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4. Cruel Summer: Summer College Prep Tips for Rising Seniors
Summertime is for relaxation, vacation, and… college admissions prep. If you’re a rising high school senior, the summer before senior year is a great time to get a few things in order before you apply to school. I know it might sound cruel, but taking care of these during your free time will prevent a scramble to balance applications with your senior workload in the fall. If you need any help looking over some of these action items, be sure to reach out to me!
Resources mentioned:
- The College Board
- Khan Academy
- The Princeton Review
- Common App Essay Prompts
- VolunteerMatch
Some key takeaways on how to prep for college applications in the summer:
- Focus on test prep for the SAT and ACT. There are a lot of articles about testing optional admissions, but if you want to stand out from other candidates, test scores are a great way to do it. Spend time doing some studying and prep this summer.
- Write your Common App essay. The Common App will be used in your application to several colleges and universities, and it’s extremely important to make your application stand out. Spend the summer brainstorming, writing, and reviewing it so come fall, you can focus on the supplemental essays.
- Volunteer for a cause you care about. Colleges care more about quality over quantity, so choose an organization that you can spend a lot of time working with, rather than racking up a bunch of short gigs at several different organizations.
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
Connect with Elizabeth!
- Website
- YouTube
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
Connect with EWC!
- Website
- YouTube
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By Elizabeth WestSummertime is for relaxation, vacation, and… college admissions prep. If you’re a rising high school senior, the summer before senior year is a great time to get a few things in order before you apply to school. I know it might sound cruel, but taking care of these during your free time will prevent a scramble to balance applications with your senior workload in the fall. If you need any help looking over some of these action items, be sure to reach out to me!
Resources mentioned:
- The College Board
- Khan Academy
- The Princeton Review
- Common App Essay Prompts
- VolunteerMatch
Some key takeaways on how to prep for college applications in the summer:
- Focus on test prep for the SAT and ACT. There are a lot of articles about testing optional admissions, but if you want to stand out from other candidates, test scores are a great way to do it. Spend time doing some studying and prep this summer.
- Write your Common App essay. The Common App will be used in your application to several colleges and universities, and it’s extremely important to make your application stand out. Spend the summer brainstorming, writing, and reviewing it so come fall, you can focus on the supplemental essays.
- Volunteer for a cause you care about. Colleges care more about quality over quantity, so choose an organization that you can spend a lot of time working with, rather than racking up a bunch of short gigs at several different organizations.
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
Connect with Elizabeth!
- Website
- YouTube
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
Connect with EWC!
- Website
- YouTube